Onychomycosis is a nail fungal infection of the nail plates of toes or fingers caused by any different species of fungus. It usually becomes chronic and presents primarily as the changes in nail colour.  

Assessment

Assessing for fungal infections of the nails involves:

  Immunological weakness

  History of trauma

  Personal hygiene

  Clothing including shoes and socks

   Nutritional imbalances 

Management

Naturopathic medicine has a number of different ways to treat fungal nail infections:

  Topical creams and treatments

  Nail debridement and cleaning

  Addressing nutritional status

  Vitamin and mineral supplements

  Herbal Medicines

  Homeopathy

  Appropriate shoe and clothing choices

Contact us to arrange a complimentary 15 minute consultation to learn how naturopathic treatments can resolve your nail fungus and help you to develop healthy skin.  All naturopathic doctors in our clinic address skin disorders.  Dr. Sohail Malihi, ND has a special focus on skin conditions